Delayed Fireball
Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only.
 Delayed Fireball
| |
|---|---|
| Level | 7 |
| School1 | Conjuration |
| School2 | Fire |
| Source(s) | |
| Casting noise | 7 |
| Spell noise | 0 (15 at release time) |
| Spell Details | |
|---|---|
| Damage Formula | 3d(3.33+Power/6) fire |
| Max Damage | 3d37 |
| Max Power | 200 |
| Range | 6 |
| Targeting | Beam |
| To-hit | |
| Special | Explosion |
| Successfully casting this spell gives the caster the ability to instantaneously release a fireball at a later time. Knowing this spell allows the learner to memorise Fireball for no additional spell levels. |
Delayed Fireball is a level 7 Conjurations/Fire Magic spell which grants you the ability to launch a Fireball spell instantaneously and for no cost later on. Only one fireball can be stored at a time. The charged fireball persists indefinitely, even if the spell itself is forgotten. The fireball is lost if you drink a potion of cancellation or are hit with a Quicksilver Bolt.
If you have already learned Fireball, then learning Delayed Fireball only costs 2 spell levels. Conversely, if you learn Delayed Fireball, then Fireball costs no spell levels.
Tips & Tricks
- While it's a level 7 spell that's only as strong as a regular Fireball, Delayed Fireball can be cast outside of battle. Once you've learned the spell, you should always have one on hand, and you shouldn't be afraid to unleash it. Casting this spell mid-combat is a terrible idea, so get into the habit of restoring it whenever you're between encounters.
- It's easy to get past this spell's high MP and food costs, since you'll only be casting it during rests between fights, usually right after generating lots of chunks. In the same vein, don't be afraid to cast it when it has a high failure rate, since you can just wait out the magical contamination.
- Be aware that the stored fireball is technically a buff, and thus can be dispelled by the breath of a quicksilver dragon or purple draconian, or by quaffing a potion of cancellation.
History
Delayed Fireball was removed in 0.20.
